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Detection, Diagnosis, and Follow-up Care
Detection, diagnosis, and follow-up care for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) should be collaborative and family-centred. In a new collection of guidance documents, the Canadian Paediatric Society encourages clinicians to screen for ASD during routine developmental check-ups, outlines three paths to diagnosis, and provides guidance on follow-up care for the patient and their family. The statements are designed to guide clinicians on the best quality of care across myriad geographic and demographic situations while drawing on the strengths of Canada’s existing health framework.